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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,100

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $27,027 $17,688 $21,336
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 0 3,925 950
Options (change) 0 3,654 836
Destination 760 750 750
Total Price $29,360 $23,100 $23,925
Total Invoice $27,787 $22,092 $22,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,255
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$29,360$23,100$23,925
Adjustments for Features-4650-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,895$23,100$23,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$27,787$22,092$22,922
Adjustments for Features-4400-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,347$22,092$22,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,500$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4400-335

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in181.0 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

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